FLY FISHING BLOG

Reading Trout Rise FormsGenerally speaking, there are three types of rise forms and being able to identify them can clue you into what flies to used in each situation. There are the rises where trout aggressively surface that what and make a larg …

Tips For a Drag Free DriftBelieve it or not, October is a great month for catching trout on dry flies. However, the water level is lower and the water is clearer making a drag free drift even more important. So what is drag anyway? DRAG IS WHEN …

Flies I Love for Fall Fly FishingI love the fall. It is my favorite time of year. There’s nothing better than getting out on the water on a crisp autumn day. The trout streams are generally less crowded. A lot of people hang it up this time of …

Jiggy, Euro, and Tight Lining NymphsAs we head into summer its good to realize that trout still eat 80% of their food below the surface. Nobody like a dry fly bite more than I do, but if you want to insure success on the water, you’re going to have …

Pike fly fishing is not just for the pros. With the right gear, even new anglers can become successful at it. Want to give it a go? In this blog, we’ll talk about some tips and tricks that can help you snag a ferocious beast with the right pike fl …

One of the most common mistakes I see from new anglers is sizing their rod, line, leader and fly up. I know the 9’5wt rod is the most ubiquitous rod out there. I also know you’re going to have a heck of a time trying to throw large salmon flies …

Why Buy Flies Online?At RiverBum, we advocate for supporting your local fly shop. If we don’t, they won’t be there in the future. They can give great advice. They can put on flies that are hatching that day. Many, however, have a reduced sel …

Caddisflies haven’t gotten the love historically that mayflies have gotten from anglers. However, that seems to be changing. One night at dinner with my friend Nino he was making fun of me on how many flies we carry at RiverBum. Nino likes to …

If you have ever tried dry fly fishing during a hatch, you already know that it can be equally exciting and frustrating at the same time. Understanding PMD mayfly behavior patterns will help you become more successful next time!They are abundant, …

According to conventional angling wisdom, spring has the best water temperature for trout fishing especially if you want to catch larger fish. I don’t really buy into this theory, as Autumn can have some great fishing as well. Do note; however, …

Shad Fishing: Shad are a wonderful gamefish. There are two prevalent species. The Hickory Shad which can be found in waters on the east coast from Florida to New Foundland and American Shad which are found both in the Atlantic …

European nymphing sounds new to many American anglers, but its been around for long time. It’s a great way to fish and can be very productive. These techniques generally put emphasis on line control and quick sinking flies to directly connect t …